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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,615.12, 235,453.92 and 95,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,615.12, 235,453.92 and 95,162 is: 131,326.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,615.12 : 235,453.92 = 95,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,615.12/235,453.92 = 95,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,615.12x = 235,453.92 × 95,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,615.12x = 22,406,265,935.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406,265,935.04/170,615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,326.38

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